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Wines like Szamorodni
Tokaji made from whole bunches without separating the botrytised berries — made either sweet (édes) or dry (száraz). Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.
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What do you like about Szamorodni?
Optional — the results below already work without it. But “I like Malbec” is at least four different preferences wearing one name, and saying which one you mean changes the answer substantially. Only qualities this wine actually has are offered.
What these words mean
- The tropical fruit
- Passionfruit, mango, pineapple, guava. It comes from riper fruit and warmer sites, and it is the difference between Marlborough and Sancerre in the same grape.
- How full and weighty it is
- Body is how much the wine seems to fill your mouth — the difference between skimmed and whole milk. It comes mostly from alcohol and ripeness.
- How fresh and crisp it is
- Acidity is what makes your mouth water and makes a wine feel refreshing rather than heavy. It is the single most useful thing to know about your own taste.
- The creamy, rounded texture
- A soft, almost dairy-like roundness. In white wine it usually comes from malolactic fermentation or from time on the lees, not from the grape.
- The vanilla and oak
- Vanilla, toast, coconut, sweet spice, sometimes smoke. It comes from the barrel rather than the grape, which is why the same grape can taste completely different with and without it.
- How aromatic it is
- Some grapes announce themselves from across the room — Gewürztraminer, Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc. Others are far quieter, and quiet is not the same as dull.
- The savoury, meaty side
- Leather, olive, cured meat, dried herbs, tobacco. It is what people mean by calling a wine "serious" rather than "fruity", and it comes with age as well as with place.
- The touch of sweetness
- Actual sugar left in the wine, which is a different thing from tasting fruity. A wine can smell of ripe peach and be completely dry.
Looking for something keeping the savoury, non-fruity character, while moving away from too sweet, too heavy and too sharp or acidic.
Based on what you said
Ranked against the qualities you named rather than against the wine as a whole. The directions below are refined the same way.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Change the structure
Same idea, different weight, grip or freshness.
Similar but lighter
Keeps the character but reduces weight, alcohol and density in the mouth.
Müller-Thurgau
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more fruit-driven.
Koshu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Parellada
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more fruit-driven.
Franciacorta
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and fresher.
Similar but lower in alcohol
Holds the character and the weight where it can, and moves specifically on strength. Note that below about 11% the choices narrow sharply, and below 5% they are mostly a different category rather than a lighter version of the same one.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fuller and richer.
Auslese
Auslese scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more fruit-driven.
Hunter Valley Semillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.
Eiswein
Eiswein scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more fruit-driven.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Vin Santo
Vin Santo scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and sweeter.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and sweeter.
Vin de Constance
Vin de Constance scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and sweeter.
Vinsanto (Santorini)
Vinsanto (Santorini) scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and sweeter.
Similar but less tannic
For readers who find firm reds drying. Reduces tannic grip while holding flavour and weight roughly steady.
Nothing in WineHQ's catalogue makes this move meaningfully from here. These are the closest wines otherwise, but do not expect them to deliver what you asked for — the honest answer is that this style does not have a good neighbour in that direction.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Mtsvane Kakhuri
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and drier.
Istrian Malvazija
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more fruit-driven.
Rkatsiteli
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher and more acidic.
Kisi
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and drier.
Similar but fresher
Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.
Nothing in WineHQ's catalogue makes this move meaningfully from here. These are the closest wines otherwise, but do not expect them to deliver what you asked for — the honest answer is that this style does not have a good neighbour in that direction.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Vin Santo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and sweeter.
Vin de Constance
Vin de Constance scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fuller and richer.
Franciacorta
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and stronger and warmer.
Méthode Cap Classique
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and stronger and warmer.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Franciacorta
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and stronger and warmer.
Méthode Cap Classique
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and stronger and warmer.
California traditional-method sparkling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and stronger and warmer.
Cava
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and stronger and warmer.
Similar but drier
Reduces perceptible sugar while keeping aromatic character.
Franciacorta
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and stronger and warmer.
Méthode Cap Classique
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and stronger and warmer.
California traditional-method sparkling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and stronger and warmer.
Grüner Veltliner
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Asti
Asti scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more fruit-driven.
Moscato d’Asti
Moscato d’Asti scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more fruit-driven.
Vin Santo
Vin Santo scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fuller and richer.
Bual
Bual scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and stronger and warmer.
Change the flavour
Same shape, different aromatic character.
Similar but less oaky
One of the commonest requests in wine. Strips oak influence while holding grape character and weight.
Retsina
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.
Auslese
Auslese scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more fruit-driven.
Grechetto
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and fresher.
Savatiano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and softer and rounder.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Vin de Constance
Vin de Constance scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fuller and richer.
Torrontés
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and drier.
Auslese
Auslese scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more fruit-driven.
Moschofilero
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and fresher.
Similar but more restrained
For readers who find intensely aromatic wines tiring over a whole glass. Keeps the structure, turns the volume down.
Franciacorta
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and stronger and warmer.
Méthode Cap Classique
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and stronger and warmer.
California traditional-method sparkling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and stronger and warmer.
Franken Silvaner
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and softer and rounder.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Vin de Constance
Vin de Constance scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fuller and richer.
Torrontés
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and drier.
Moschofilero
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and fresher.
Mantinia Moschofilero
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and fresher.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Nothing in WineHQ's catalogue makes this move meaningfully from here. These are the closest wines otherwise, but do not expect them to deliver what you asked for — the honest answer is that this style does not have a good neighbour in that direction.
Franken Silvaner
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and softer and rounder.
Vin Santo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and sweeter.
Cava
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.
Grüner Veltliner
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Auslese
Auslese scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more fruit-driven.
Vin de Constance
Vin de Constance scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fuller and richer.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fuller and richer.
Recioto della Valpolicella
Recioto della Valpolicella scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fuller and richer.
Change the place
Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.
Same grape, warmer climate
Typically riper, fuller and more generous in fruit, with higher alcohol.
Change the mood
Safer, stranger, cheaper or more serious.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
A better-value alternative
Wines that occupy similar sensory territory from regions carrying less price premium. WineHQ does not hold live prices, so this reasons from regional reputation and demand rather than from a price feed — treat it as a lead, not a quote.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
Each suggestion is scored across sixteen taste dimensions, weighted so that structure matters more than flavour, and adjusted for whether the wine actually moves in the direction you asked for. Curated links from an editor carry extra weight — but only when the editor tagged them for this direction. Nothing here is a black box; see the taste model for the full method.